The document discusses weft knitting. Weft knitting is a form of knitting where stitches run horizontally across the fabric from left to right. It can be done by hand or machine and uses a single piece of yarn. Weft knitting is simpler than warp knitting and was the first type of knitting invented. Properties of weft knitting include elasticity, warmth, comfort, shrinkage, and the ability to stretch out of shape or unravel when cut. End uses of weft knitting include underwear, hosiery, t-shirts, sportswear, baby clothes, and various knitwear items.

1. Presentation on
Presented by, Presented to,
Md. Gidni Hossain Md Nazmul Islam
BTX- 160100419 lecturer
4th semester Northern University
Bangladesh
Vanue- NUB
Date- 06- 04-2017

2. Weft Knitting
 Weft knitting is a knitted piece of fabric where the
stitches run from left to right horizontally across the
fabric. It is usually knitted with one piece of yarn, and
can be made either by hand or using a knitting
machine. Weft knitting is the most common form of
knitting as it is simpler than warp knitting, the other
form of knitting.
 Weft knitting was the first type of knitting invented,
Stockinette stitch is the most common form of stitch
used and it was first discovered in artefacts from as
early as the 11th Century. Many other stitches can be
used in weft knitting such as Purl, Double knitting, and
patterns such as Cable, Fair Isle and Aran can be
achieved using different yarns in different colours and
weights.

3. Properties of Weft Knitting
 Very elastic
 Warm to wear
 Comfortable
 Shrinks easily
 Different properties can be achieved depending on the yarns
used
 Can stretch out of shape easily
 Does not fray
 Unravels when cut
 Curls up at the edges
 Various colours/patterns can be achieved
 Good Insulator

4. End Uses of Weft Knitting
 Underwear
 Hosiery
 T-Shirts
 Sportswear
 Baby Clothes
 Pyjamas
 Knitwear such as Jumpers, Scarves, Hats and
Gloves